Podcasts about Nassau County

Karol Markowicz sits down with Kevin Smith, founder of Loud Majority and host of Loud Majority Live, for a wide-ranging conversation about grassroots activism, New York politics, the culture wars, and the power of getting involved at the local level. Kevin shares how the COVID lockdown era transformed him from a delivery driver into a political activist, beginning with Trump car parades across Long Island before expanding into school board races, local elections, campaigns, and political media. He explains why COVID restrictions awakened many Americans to the importance of local government—and why changing a school board or city council can sometimes have a more immediate impact on your life than national politics. Karol and Kevin also discuss the political transformation of Long Island, why so many New Yorkers are leaving the state, personal responsibility in an era of economic frustration, the WNBA and the culture wars, celebrities getting political, the decline of Hollywood entertainment, and whether American culture is beginning to shift away from ideological preaching. Plus, Kevin offers his prediction for the rise of economic populism and shares his advice for anyone who wants to improve their life: focus on what you can control, take responsibility, and don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's crooked Attorney General Todd Blanche runs a witch hunt against the President's imaginary enemies — while 5,000 American sailors run out of food because of Pete Hegseth's stupidity. In this episode: ⚖️ Todd Blanche won't promise independence from Trump — then campaigns for a Nassau County hack

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotais, representing New York's 11th congressional district, calls into the morning show to talk about President Trump visiting Long Island last Friday to throw his support behind Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Gov. Kathy Hochul. Malliotakis attended the rally with Sid and was even called up to the podium by the President to speak briefly in support of Blakeman.

Under This 1st Hour With Rita, Spotlighting President Trump's Recent Speech in Nassau County, Where He Voice Deeply That New York Should Increase Stricker Protections Towards Law Enforcement and That Their Should Be a Death Penalty for Those Who Kill Police Officers. Rita Then Dives Deep on Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Background and His Sister Recent Run In  the News. Plus Honoring a Officer Saving a Choking Child and More !!!

Under This 1st Hour With Rita, Spotlighting President Trump's Recent Speech in Nassau County, Where He Voice Deeply That New York Should Increase Stricker Protections Towards Law Enforcement and That Their Should Be a Death Penalty for Those Who Kill Police Officers. Rita Then Dives Deep on Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Background and His Sister Recent Run In  the News. Plus Honoring a Officer Saving a Choking Child and More !!!

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running against incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul for governor of New York, and a new poll shows the county executive is just ten points behind the governor. Jimmy Vielkind, New York State Issues reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, and Bahar Ostadan, Nassau County government reporter for Newsday, talk about the state of the race, including the role President Trump is taking as he and Blakeman are scheduled to attend an event together on Long Island. Photo: Garden City, N.Y.: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is formally named the GOP candidate for New York State Governor as the New York Republican State Committee Nominating Convention in Garden City, N.Y. on Feb. 11, 2026. (Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Several polls show Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman climbing in the polls, right behind Governor Kathy Hochul, and President Trump will be in Nassau County today to visit law enforcement there and to promote Bruce Blakeman's chances of winning. Ken breaks down the deeper details on what is happening with both candidates. 

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Today, we will learn about a possible plea deal from Luigi Mangione's lawyers in his court case after he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. We get an update on the sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after many of them allegedly want to jump off the ship due to the horrible conditions aboard. Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. State laws in NYC may make it complicated for Luigi Mangione to get off the hook, even if there is a plea agreement. Luigi's lawyers are hoping to have the state charges tossed out, which could be in jeopardy because of the evidence presented. What do you think about ICE officers getting ready to use shock gloves to remove illegal immigrants from the USA? Ken interviews Judge Barry Kamins. The plea deal for Luigi Mangione could amount to double jeopardy for him, and Barry explains this to Ken. The guys dive into how much influence attorneys have in changing a case for a client.  Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Several polls show Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman climbing in the polls, right behind Governor Kathy Hochul, and President Trump will be in Nassau County today to visit law enforcement there and to promote Bruce Blakeman's chances of winning. Ken breaks down the deeper details on what is happening with both candidates.  Ken interviews Howard Lim, Secretary of the Conservative Party of NYS. How could ranked-choice voting help elections? Republicans may have given up hope due to years of one party constantly getting elected. 

Ken Rosato fills in for Mark Simone. Several polls show Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman climbing in the polls, right behind Governor Kathy Hochul, and President Trump will be in Nassau County today to visit law enforcement there and to promote Bruce Blakeman's chances of winning. Ken breaks down the deeper details on what is happening with both candidates.    Ken takes your calls!    Ken interviews Howard Lim, Secretary of the Conservative Party of NYS. How could ranked-choice voting help elections? Republicans may have given up hope due to years of one party constantly getting elected. 

Victims Rights New York's Jennifer Harrison makes her return to Sid & Friends in the Morning to discuss her organization's heavy involvement in this afternoon's rally in Nassau County that'll highlight new FBI crime statistics, where President Donald Trump is set to be in attendance to tour the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel before holding a news conference focused on public safety.

K.T. McFarland, former Deputy National Security Advisor, joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance to discuss this afternoon's rally in Nassau County, which will highlight new FBI crime statistics. President Donald Trump is set to attend to tour the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City with Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel before holding a news conference focused on public safety.

President Trump talks crime rates and politics in Nassau County, New York, home of county executive Bruce Blakeman, New York's Republican candidate for governor. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Get ready for a high-voltage episode of The Rita Cosby Show as we dive into the latest political and legal battles brewing in New York. Tomorrow, President Trump is set to visit Nassau County to discuss national security, crime crackdowns, and immigration enforcement. This comes right as the Department of Homeland Security considers a controversial $10 to $20 million contract to equip ICE agents with 380-volt "Zap Gloves" to handle non-compliant suspects—drawing immediate fire from New York State officials who call it a blatant violation of civil rights.

From ICE agents testing out new "zap gloves" to New Orleans replacing 911 dispatchers with AI technology, host Rita Cosby breaks down the wildest headlines of the day. Nassau County Executive and GOP candidate for New York Governor Bruce Blakeman previews Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Nassau County, challenge Kathy Hochul on New York's sanctuary state policies, and address the rising costs of handling criminal migrants.The show takes a fiery turn as callers debate Dr. Fauci's hidden text messages, RFK Jr.'s childhood immunization schedules, and a surprise appearance from a real-life Wild West trick shooter who defends the need for electric shock gloves.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her role. Who will replace her? Mark can tell you! President Trump will be coming to Long Island tomorrow to tour law enforcement operations in Nassau County and is expected to cause a traffic nightmare. Iran is allegedly planning a massive attack on the USA right before the midterms, which could screw up President Trump and the Republicans' chances of winning the midterms. CBS may be leaving New York. A huge scheme involving Chinese nationals who paid up to $100,000 each to marry U.S. citizens to obtain a green card has been uncovered. Prosecutors are calling it one of the largest schemes in history!

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her role. Who will replace her? Mark can tell you! President Trump will be coming to Long Island tomorrow to tour law enforcement operations in Nassau County and is expected to cause a traffic nightmare. Iran is allegedly planning a massive attack on the USA right before the midterms, which could screw up President Trump and the Republicans' chances of winning the midterms. CBS may be leaving New York. A huge scheme involving Chinese nationals who paid up to $100,000 each to marry U.S. citizens to obtain a green card has been uncovered. Prosecutors are calling it one of the largest schemes in history! AOC and her longtime boyfriend are allegedly broken up, and her eggs are frozen. Luigi Mangione may have a plea deal coming tomorrow in his case, and Mark explains. NYC Commissioner Julie Menin is challenging claims that crime in NYC has gone down. Zohran Mamdani will be taking a vacation to upstate New York starting next week. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Steve breaks down the recent PPI and CPI numbers, which came in line with economists' expectations, but do all Americans feel it? The guys talk about the recent state of the economy. Taxes nowadays are the number one expense that many families are paying, topping costs for food, clothes, and more. Coal could be a huge revenue maker for the American economy. Data centers in the USA are growing, and Steve explains how this is happening. More homeless shelters are spreading throughout New York. Bob Iger and Jared Kushner's family member just teamed up and bought the Los Angeles Lakers for over a billion dollars. Did you know Howard Stern had a rule working on his show for women? Yup, he sure did, and Mark explains what it is! Bill Gates' daughter is getting in trouble for Cookie Stuffing, which is a deceptive form of affiliate marketing fraud to rig a user's browser without their knowledge or consent. Elon Musk is set to build the world's largest building in Texas. Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. The Mets are doing a dating night soon! Who will be replacing Karoline Leavitt as the Press Secretary? Jimmy thinks maybe it would be Trump, in a joking way! Jimmy updates us on his show. 

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down from her role. Who will replace her? Mark can tell you! President Trump will be coming to Long Island tomorrow to tour law enforcement operations in Nassau County and is expected to cause a traffic nightmare. Iran is allegedly planning a massive attack on the USA right before the midterms, which could screw up President Trump and the Republicans' chances of winning the midterms. CBS may be leaving New York. A huge scheme involving Chinese nationals who paid up to $100,000 each to marry U.S. citizens to obtain a green card has been uncovered. Prosecutors are calling it one of the largest schemes in history! AOC and her longtime boyfriend are allegedly broken up, and her eggs are frozen. Mark takes your calls!

Pat Ryder, Nassau County Police Department Commissioner, joins Sid to offer his reaction to Gov. Kathy Hochul remaining steadfast in countering federal deportation efforts via I.C.E. across the state, as the governor's race tightens less than three months until Election Day – and just days before the president heads to Long Island to appear with Republican gubernatorial nominee and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

A new poll shows New York Governor Kathy Hochul with a double-digit lead over her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal wants an investigation into why unaccompanied immigrant kids are spending more time in federal care. President Donald Trump will visit Nassau County tomorrow afternoon. And, are there more jellyfish than usual at this beach this year?

Ken Kunken has a truly remarkable and inspirational story of courage, resilience, determination, and strength of the human spirit. Ken broke his neck playing football for Cornell University in 1970, leaving him almost completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. After a long hospitalization, he returned to Cornell and completed his degree in engineering. He then earned a Master of Arts degree at Cornell in education, and a Master of Education degree at Columbia in psychology. He became a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor and worked for more than 2 years at Abilities, Inc., where he provided vocational and placement counseling for severely disabled individuals. Wanting to accomplish still more, Ken enrolled in Hofstra University's school of Law and worked for more than 40 years as a Nassau County assistant district attorney, where he became a Deputy Bureau Chief. Ken's memoir is titled "I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story," and was published in October 2023. He and his lovely wife Anna are the proud parents of triplet boys.    Ken shares his experience of trying to navigate his own healing as well as his new reality in an era where little was known about spinal cord injuries, and little to no hope of creating a productive life was presented by the medical community. He describes the many challenges of returning to Columbia in a time before the ADA was established and having navigate around a campus with was not wheelchair accessible. With the help and support of his friends, family, and his many caregivers, Ken managed to achieve what all of the medical "experts' had deemed impossible. He shares many pearls of wisdom including how to make the most of a bad situation, that life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans, just because it has not been done before, does not mean, you cannot do it now, maintaining high expectations for yourself as well as for others, and the importance of giving back and helping others. Download this powerful and inspiring episode to hear Ken's story and discover the power of surviving and thriving with courage, resilience, and determination. Such a powerful story of inspiration against all odds! Connect with Ken: https://kenkunken.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566473121422 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUUa2hyQF8ubUmEARY9WKA https://www.instagram.com/ken.kunken/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-j-kunken-b4b0a9a8/   Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300  

On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Ken Kunken, whose extraordinary life story is a powerful example of resilience, perseverance, and the strength of the human spirit.In 1970, while playing football for Cornell University, Ken suffered a devastating neck injury that left him nearly completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. Rather than allowing tragedy to define his future, he chose to redefine what was possible.After a remarkable recovery, Ken returned to Cornell to complete his engineering degree before earning graduate degrees in education and psychology. He became a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor, dedicating himself to helping people with severe disabilities rebuild their lives. Determined to make an even greater impact, Ken later earned his law degree from Hofstra University and served more than 40 years as an Assistant District Attorney for Nassau County, eventually becoming a Deputy Bureau Chief.Ken is also the author of the inspiring memoir, I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story, which chronicles his incredible journey of overcoming adversity through faith, determination, and purpose.Join us for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, leadership, mindset, gratitude, and finding purpose through life's greatest challenges. Ken's story is a reminder that while we can't always choose our circumstances, we can choose how we respond to them.Watch on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1Sifu Rafael is a master instructor and the founder of Speaking Prowess, where he combines expertise in communication and leadership to help individuals unlock their full potential. As a professional speaker, solutions expert, and executive coach, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a lifestyle transformation that blends movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at sifumethod.comThat's where connecting with Sifu Rafael matters.Through Speaking Prowess and Sifu's Mind Body Method, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts refine their message, command a room, and step onto more stages with clarity and confidence. From podcasts and live shows to keynote stages and curated experiences, Sifu Rafael helps people get seen, heard, and positioned as trusted voices in their industry while sharpening their speaking skills along the way.If you know you're meant to speak, lead, and impact at a higher level, this conversation is your invitation.Visit sifurafael.com to connect, explore speaking opportunities, and start positioning yourself for more stages, stronger presence, and real influence.#coachingcall #sifurafael #resilience #leadership #mindset #overcomingadversity #personalgrowth

This is the All Local afternoon update for Saturday, July 25, 2026.

All Local Afternoon Update for Friday, July 17th,2026

In episode 2088, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, actor, author, and host of Scam Goddess, Laci Mosley, to discuss… Armie Hammer Comeback Not Going Well? One Of The Most Popular Toys In The Country Keeps Exploding, WINDOW SEAT MEANS YOU SIT BY A MOTHERF**KING WINDOW and more! Controversial Uwe Boll Movie Citizen Vigilante Gets PS5 Tie-In Game Next Week — And It Looks as Rough As You'd Expect NeeDoh squishies have gone viral. 'It wasn't intentional,' the CEO tells me. Is NeeDoh the new Labubu? Here’s why everyone is obsessed with these viral squishies Jefferson County teen burned by microwaved NeeDoh toy warns others about TikTok trend Nassau County officials warn of TikTok challenge with dangerous consequences for kids Doctors Warn of a Dangerous Trend: Microwaving a Popular Squishy Toy Nonprofit demands investigation into sensory toy after reports of blisters, chemical burns Consumer Reports Urges CPSC to Investigate Chemical Burn Risks from Gel in Sensory Squeeze Toys Including the NeeDoh Nice Cube What Is Inside NeeDoh? — The Complete Science of Materials (2026) Toymaker didn't issue recall over lead in 2002: report Schylling Associates to Pay a $200,000 Civil Penalty for Violation of Lead Paint Ban and for Failure to Report LISTEN: Daddy Died by earthsignchels (Music Video) & Daddy Died by earthsignchels (A Colors Show)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Castle, a 25-year-old Stony Brook University Ph.D. student, was found dead on June 29, 2026, in the North Massapequa home she shared a building with family. Her brother-in-law, music teacher Joseph Horner, has been charged with second-degree murder after prosecutors alleged a years-long obsession with her. The case remains pending in Nassau County. Try our coffee! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: https://www.Chime.com/CrimeWeekly - Join millions who are banking fee-free TODAY! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us your Florida questions!Chadd Charland fills in for Rick and talks about how Nassau County was able to stop AI data centers — and what every community can do to stop them! Cathy talks about why eliminating single-use plastics makes a difference and why July is the month to try it in your home, office, or school.Links We MentionedNassau County's temporary moratorium on AI data centersFlorida Native Plant SocietyProject Tango in Palm Beach CountySB44Plastic-Free JulyRefill your litter box at PetcoByron Donalds on AI data centerJames FishbackChadd Charland's Top Five Things To Do in Fernandina Beach1. Learn about American Beach at the Abraham Lincoln Lewis Museum2. Head to Old Town Fernandina Beach for some Spanish history3. Visit Centre Street4. Wander through or camp at Fort Clinch State Park5. Eat! Try: Happy Tomato (for ribs and barbecue), First Love Brewing (for beer and pizza), Drunken Noodle, and Curry Island Support the showQuestion or comment? Email us at cathy@floridaspectacular.com.Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Keep up with Rick at studiohourglass.blogspot.com and get his books at rickkilby.com.Find Cathy on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy and everywhere else as @CathySalustri; connect with Rick Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Bluesky (@oldfla.bsky.social), and IG (@ricklebee).NEW: Florida landscape questions — Send us your Florida plant questions and we'll have an expert answer them on the show! Use this link!

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid recaps Belgium's national team beating Team USA in last night's 2026 World Cup knockout round of 16 match, marking a meek ending to a monthlong surge for the U.S., as Belgium dominated the Americans -- and silenced a once-raucous crowd at Lumen Field -- in last night's 4-1 defeat. In other news of the day, the family of Charlie Kirk and his widow Erika came face-to-face in court for the first time with the US conservative activist's alleged killer - Tyler Robinson - as prosecutors in Utah laid out their evidence for the murder case against Robinson yesterday, a recent poll shows Bruce Blakeman - the Nassau County executive - trailing incumbent Kathy Hochul by just 6 points in the governor's race, President Trump arrived at the Turkey-held NATO summit with fresh frustration toward several European allies over their responses to the U.S.-led operations against Iran, and The View co-host Sunny Hostin repeated her assertion from 2021 that she feels uncomfortable or unsafe while visiting neighborhoods where homes are flying the American flag. Bill White, Bo Dietl, Bruce Blakeman, Donna Rotunno & Keith Sonderling join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abraham Hamra, Attorney & Syrian Jewish Ex-Refugee, joins Sid to discuss the nonsense he endured the other day while being confirmed to Bruce Blakeman & Nassau County's Planning Commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Top of the World is the brand new novel by Ethan Joella. Heartbreaking and life-affirming, The Top of the World takes us back to the Poconos during the 1970s and features a young woman searching for answers about her brother's last days. The Top of the World is a timeless story about memory, grief, second chances, and hope. For this episode, Ethan and I talk about love nostalgia, grief, champagne glass bath-tubs (you’ll just have to listen!), creating his characters, his revisions for this book, what he’s working on next, and so much more! As always, thank you so much for joining me, Ethan! Order signed copies of The Top of the World here.  Order a copy of any of Ethan’s books here. Follow Ethan Joella on IG: Joellawriting  and on Threads: Joellawriting. Ethan recommends: When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén. Place a hold at any Nassau County library here. Listen to our episode for A Little Hope right here.  Listen to our episode for The Same Bright Stars right here.   

Bill McIntyre talks with Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks, representing District 5 that covers West Hempstead and surrounding areas, about Juneteenth not being recognized as a holiday in Nassau County.  They also speak about interest or investment income earned on opioid settlement money remaining parked in the settlement fund, legalizing Class 1 and 2 e-bikes and electric scooters, and other community events happening in her district.

New Yorkers welcomed the Knicks home today after their historic finals win with a ticker tape parade in lower Manhattan. WFUV's Lainey Nguyen went to the route where over a million fans gathered to celebrate. Juneteenth is a federally recognized holiday in New York. But in Nassau County, employees don't have the day off like in other parts of the state. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg reports on a renewed push to formally recognize the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the US. Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders Editor: Tess Nevotny Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Livia Regina Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Bill Horan learns about the Nassau County SPCA, which offers resources for pet owners, assisting in the care and placement of homeless pets, enforcing animal protection laws, preventing animal cruelty, and serving victims of animal cruelty.  He speaks with Kathy Payne, the Disaster Response Assistant Coordinator, and Beverly Poppell, the Disaster Response Outreach Coordinator, at the Nassau County SPCA.

Tom Kelly and Steve Burgerer riff on Long Island "victimless crimes," fake service dogs, loud motorcycles, e-bikes, bad parking etiquette, walkable towns, and whether naming every town on Long Island could somehow become viral content. The episode eventually turns into a full-on Long Island town naming marathon inspired by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Jimmy Fallon — with debates over which towns are real, which ones sound fake, and why every Long Islander secretly wants to hear their hometown mentioned. Tom also talks about comedy, podcasting, audience behavior, Andy Kaufman-style performance art, and an awkward comedy dating show featuring 9/11 jokes gone wrong. If you love Long Island culture, local humor, Massapequa references, Eisenhower Park, Nassau County chaos, and two comedians arguing about whether "Village of the Branch" is a real place… this episode is for you.

Lt. Colonel Marvin Suber Williams, a highly decorated U.S. Air Force veteran with nearly thirty years of combined military leadership and senior federal service, is running as a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 4th Congressional District, a crucial swing region encompassing parts of Nassau County and Long Island. Raised in a working-class New York family after being born at the Naval Hospital in Manhattan and raised in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Williams positions his 2026 congressional campaign as a direct solution for voters seeking an outsider who values personal responsibility over partisan political games. His economic platform aggressively targets inflation and the rising cost of living on Long Island, advocating for lower taxes on middle-class families, the preservation of the crucial State and Local Tax deduction, and a halt to reckless federal spending in Washington. Emphasizing public safety and national security, his platform aligns closely with traditional conservative principles, focusing on strong support for law enforcement, strict criminal justice accountability, securing the southern border with physical barriers, and enforcing the deportation of criminal illegal aliens. Drawing heavily from his experience as an operational military leader and Chief Academic Officer, Williams champions deep reforms for the Department of Veterans Affairs, enhanced cyber defense, and an ironclad foreign policy that includes standing firmly with democratic allies like Israel. As voters across the district evaluate candidates for the primary and the November 2026 general election, the Marvin Williams for Congress movement aims to build a broad coalition of New Yorkers dedicated to fiscal responsibility, safe communities, and constitutional limits on government power, inviting grassroots support through campaign donations and volunteer participation. WEB: https://marvinforcongress.com/ ABOUT: Lt. Colonel Marvin Williams is a visionary military leader, executive strategist, and premier keynote speaker with a proven track record of driving operational excellence in high-stakes environments. Throughout a distinguished career spanning more than twenty years in the United States military, Lt. Col. Williams has commanded elite units, managed multi-million-dollar logistical operations, and advised top-tier defense officials on critical global strategy. Specializing in cross-functional team building and organizational resilience, Lt. Col. Williams seamlessly bridges the gap between battlefield command and boardroom execution. His signature leadership frameworks empower corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to navigate complex business landscapes, mitigate risk, and cultivate a culture of accountability. Beyond his operational achievements, Lt. Colonel Williams is a highly sought-after corporate trainer and motivational speaker. His engaging presentations focus on actionable leadership development, agile decision-making under pressure, and the psychology of elite performance. Whether addressing Fortune 500 executives or academic institutions, his mission remains the same: transforming potential into purposeful, high-impact leadership. - Ready to ignite the spark that levels up your entire life? Meet Ash Brown—the American powerhouse, motivational architect, and ultimate hype-woman dedicated to your personal and professional evolution. Ash is far more than a voice in the personal development space; she is a trusted ally who delivers a masterclass in real-talk wisdom and infectious energy. Whether you are navigating a crossroads or ready to scale your grandest ambitions, Ash fuels your journey with a high-octane blend of heart and hustle.

This is the story of a dedicated advocate, organizer, and powerful voice in the fight for healthcare justice - Mariana Pineda. Mariana was a teacher in the Roosevelt School District, Nassau County, Long Island, until she caught a serious case of COVID complicated by pre-existing conditions, including asthma and heart problems. No longer able to work, she lost her employer-sponsored health insurance. Desperate to have some kind of coverage, she spent down her savings on COBRA. Despite financial help from friends, Mariana eventually ended up in a homeless shelter with her young son, Max, where they suffered from cockroaches and bedbugs. Yet through it all, Mariana never stopped advocating for people's rights. A social justice activist and tireless organizer, she could command a rally one minute and spend the next making sure everyone had something to eat. And before she died earlier this year at age 46… she spent years fighting for healthcare as a human right. This is part one of a two-part series about Mariana Pineda, single mom, teacher, and healthcare justice fighter. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

This time on Code WACK!  This is the story of a dedicated advocate, organizer, and powerful voice in the fight for healthcare justice - Mariana Pineda. Mariana was a teacher in the Roosevelt School District, Nassau County, Long Island, until she caught a serious case of COVID complicated by pre-existing conditions, including asthma and heart problems. No longer able to work, she lost her employer-sponsored health insurance. Desperate to have some kind of coverage, she spent down her savings on COBRA. Despite financial help from friends, Mariana eventually ended up in a homeless shelter with her young son, Max, where they suffered from cockroaches and bedbugs. Yet through it all, Mariana never stopped advocating for people's rights. A social justice activist and tireless organizer, she could command a rally one minute and spend the next making sure everyone had something to eat. And before she died earlier this year at age 46… she spent years fighting for healthcare as a human right. This is part one of a two-part series about Mariana Pineda, single mom, teacher, and healthcare justice fighter. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

This time on Code WACK! This is the story of a dedicated advocate, organizer, and powerful voice in the fight for healthcare justice - Mariana Pineda. Mariana was a teacher in the Roosevelt School District, Nassau County, Long Island, until she caught a serious case of COVID complicated by pre-existing conditions, including asthma and heart problems. No longer able to work, she lost her employer-sponsored health insurance. Desperate to have some kind of coverage, she spent down her savings on COBRA. Despite financial help from friends, Mariana eventually ended up in a homeless shelter with her young son, Max, where they suffered from cockroaches and bedbugs. Yet through it all, Mariana never stopped advocating for people's rights. A social justice activist and tireless organizer, she could command a rally one minute and spend the next making sure everyone had something to eat. And before she died earlier this year at age 46… she spent years fighting for healthcare as a human right. This is part one of a two-part series about Mariana Pineda, single mom, teacher, and healthcare justice fighter. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman outlines his gubernatorial platform, focusing heavily on public safety, law enforcement investment, and a hardline stance against criminality within migrant populations. Blakeman distinguishes himself from current leadership by proposing a compassionate yet merit-based immigration approach that includes a guest worker program while strictly opposing the use of taxpayer funds for illegal migrants. He aims to unseat Governor Kathy Hochul by building a diverse coalition of voters across New York, specifically targeting minority communities and entrepreneurs who prioritize lower taxes, parental rights in education, and reduced utility costs. Throughout the discussion, Blakeman emphasizes a return to strict law and order to combat rising anti-Semitism and retail theft, positioning himself as a candidate who will prioritize fiscal responsibility over current state spending habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Save the Sound releases their annual beach report ahead of the swimming season. President Trump was in Connecticut today for the Coast Guard Academy graduation. The Nassau County executive says the Governor should not be let off the hook for the LIRR strike. Plus, a unique fish passage project in Connecticut is the country's first.

This is the All Local 4:00 P.M. update for Saturday, May 9th, 2026.

Are you building systems that support your success or are you setting yourself up to drown when growth comes? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Nicole Reams. Nicole is a top producing real estate agent in North Florida who built a 100 million dollar career as a solo agent while raising her children as a single mom. In this episode she shares her journey from corporate America to real estate and the mindset shifts that helped her succeed in a demanding and unpredictable industry. The conversation dives deep into systems time blocking client relationships and the realities of today's market. Nicole explains why flexibility is not freedom how overpricing destroys deals and why relationships and community involvement are the foundation of long term success in real estate. If you want to grow your business and avoid costly mistakes start implementing systems today and connect with people intentionally every single day.   Highlights 00:00 - 12:15 From Corporate to Real Estate Leaving corporate America for family flexibility Inspiration from personal home buying experience Starting as an assistant in real estate Getting licensed and early career moves Transition to solo agent success 12:15 - 24:30 Flexibility Systems and Daily Discipline Flexibility versus reality in real estate Time blocking and structured schedules Morning routines and follow ups CRM and database as foundation Managing workload and avoiding burnout 24:30 - 37:45 Relationships and Community Focus Building genuine client relationships Importance of human connection over automation Volunteer work and local involvement Water mission and giving back Becoming a trusted local resource 37:45 - 52:10 Market Conditions and Negotiation Skills Current market challenges and uncertainty Buyer versus seller expectations Handling deal cancellations Importance of strong negotiation strategies Navigating contingencies and risks 52:10 - 01:08:20 Pricing Strategy and Seller Mistakes Dangers of overpricing listings First two weeks importance Buyer psychology and perception Creating demand through pricing Winning multiple offer scenarios 01:08:20 - 01:20:31 New Construction and Buyer Guidance Understanding builder representation Hidden negotiation opportunities Comparing builders and incentives First time buyer considerations Custom builds and alternative optionsTop of FormBottom of Form   Quotes: "If you just starting out get your systems in place upfront because they will carry you through everything." – Nicole Reams "Flexibility does not mean freedom it means working around everyone else's schedule." – Nicole Reams "Your first offer is always your best offer." – Nicole Reams "I know a guy is one of the most valuable things you can say in real estate." – Nicole Reams         To contact Nicole Reams, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.   Connect with Nicole Reams! Website: http://www.nicolereams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleknowsthecoast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.reams.realtor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-reams-realtor/   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.   #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstate #NicoleReams #RealEstateSuccess #Entrepreneurship #SingleMomSuccess #BusinessSystems #TimeBlocking #RealEstateTips #HousingMarket #NegotiationSkills #ClientRelationships #LeadGeneration #CRM #SalesStrategy #RealEstateLife #WomenInBusiness #MarketTrends #NewAgents #GrowthMindset #SuccessHabits

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Mark discusses Hunter Biden and his legal woes, Nassau County wants to ban hourly hotel rates, Met Gala news, Amazon MGM is being accused of bribery, a documentary on SNL and its future, a new plane that can fly for 22 hours on 1 tank of gas, 7-11 changes the focus of their business, and the new sport gaining popularity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses Hunter Biden and his legal woes, Nassau County wants to ban hourly hotel rates, Met Gala news, Amazon MGM is being accused of bribery, a documentary on SNL and its future, a new plane that can fly for 22 hours on 1 tank of gas, 7-11 changes the focus of their business, and the new sport gaining popularity.

On April 8, 2026, serial killer Rex Heuermann pled guilty. He murdered Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard‑Barnes, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, and Jessica Taylor. He also admitted to murdering Karen Vergata.Later that day, New York's Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney appeared at a press conference with Suffolk County, New York state, and federal law enforcement officials, as well as representatives of the victims' families.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The expected guilty plea in the Gilgo Beach case isn't an admission driven by conscience — it's a legal calculation with specific procedural consequences that deserve examination. Rex Heuermann, 62, is reportedly set to change his plea on April 8 in Suffolk County court, entering guilty pleas to the murders of seven women over a period spanning from 1993 to 2010. The deal is reportedly being negotiated between defense attorney Michael J. Brown and Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. A judge must accept the plea for it to stand.This week's look back at the most consequential legal developments in true crime examines what this expected plea accomplishes — and what it forecloses. The defense exhausted its viable pretrial options. Judge Timothy Mazzei rejected motions to exclude DNA evidence collected from a discarded pizza crust, which linked Heuermann to material recovered from a victim. He also rejected a motion to sever the charges into individual trials. The prosecution's evidence inventory ran 723 pages and included burner phone records and computer files described as a blueprint for the killings — systematic checklists for evidence destruction, body cleaning, and noise limitation. With trial set for September and life without parole as the only sentencing outcome, a plea eliminates trial testimony, prevents cross-examination of family members, and neutralizes appellate pathways on the DNA admissibility rulings.The plea also forecloses public proceedings for four additional victims whose remains were found along the Gilgo corridor but whose cases remain uncharged. No trial means no courtroom for those families. Meanwhile, Andrew Dykes' arrest in Nassau County for the 1997 murder of Tanya Jackson — whose remains were found along Ocean Parkway and long believed to be connected to the Gilgo killer — established that the corridor was used by at least one other alleged perpetrator. Dykes, who has pleaded not guilty, has no apparent connection to Heuermann.Retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke assesses the behavioral and strategic dimensions of the expected plea, including what it signals about Heuermann's psychological profile and what the families of uncharged victims can realistically expect going forward.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #GuiltyPlea #TrueCrimeToday #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #SuffolkCounty #CriminalJustice #OceanParkway #AndrewDykes

Sid and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman employ aggressive rhetoric to critique the leadership of New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Mamdani, accusing them of fiscal irresponsibility and alignment with radical interests. Blakeman, who is positioning himself for a gubernatorial run, argues that the current administration's policies on cashless bail and migration have compromised public safety and burdened the middle class with unfair taxes. The conversation shifts to a defense of their controversial language, where they distinguish between moderate Muslims who embrace American values and those they label as radicals or anti-American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph welcomes, Robert Weissman co-president of Public Citizen, to discuss his Senate testimony about the many ways the Trump Administration's assault on fraud is itself fraudulent. Plus, Ralph informs us of a report from Aljazeera about the MK-84 weapon the IDF is using in Gaza that is designed to generate so much heat it literally vaporizes people.Robert Weissman is a staunch public interest advocate and activist, as well as an expert on a wide variety of issues ranging from corporate accountability and government transparency, to trade and globalization, to economic and regulatory policy. As the president of Public Citizen, he has spearheaded the effort to loosen the chokehold corporations and the wealthy have over our democracy.Every American should be worried about fraud. So it's fine for the committee to be talking about fraud, but it should be based on actual facts and what's actually happening, which is not what's going on with this focus on Minnesota… And without a doubt, if the concern is about fraud in the public or the private economy right now, the number one problem with fraud is the Trump administration.Robert WeissmanThanks to the Supreme Court decision on Presidential immunity, Trump believes (correctly) that he will not be held criminally accountable for anything that he does while he's President. And that is true so long as that Supreme Court decision stands. And I think it's fair to say that basically everyone who's working for him right now—who I think are committing all kinds of crimes, including through the sale of pardons and through the outrageous use of ICE in Minnesota and around the country—I think they expect they're going to get pardoned before he goes. So I think they think they too will be (and they're probably not wrong in expecting it) that they too will be immune from criminal prosecution (at least federal criminal prosecution) for any crimes they commit while they're in the administration.Robert WeissmanIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 2/13/26* Our top stories this week concern the Jeffrey Epstein case. According to POLITICO, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, who, along with Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has led the charge to release the Epstein files, “took to the House floor Tuesday and read aloud the names of six ‘wealthy, powerful men' whose names were originally redacted,” in the files. These names include billionaire Victoria's Secret owner Leslie Wexner, Emirati shipping magnate Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, and Italian politician Nicola Caputo, among other more mysterious figures like Salvatore Nuara and Leonic Leonov. Khanna used congressional representatives' unique power under the speech and debate clause to make these names public, after combing through the files personally along with Rep. Massie. Khanna added “if we found six men that they were hiding in two hours, imagine how many men they are covering up for in those 3 million files.”* Speaking of hiding names in the files, Axios reports that Representative Jamie Raskin stated that “when he searched President Trump's name in the unredacted Epstein files… it came up ‘more than a million times.'” The implication of this statement is clear: Trump's cronies in the Justice Department are covering up the extent of Trump's relationship and involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Another member of the administration, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, admitted under Senate questioning that he had lunch with Epstein on his island, along with his family, claiming he “could not recall” why they did. The administration is allowing members of Congress to view the unredacted files within certain hours via a database they describe as confusing, unreliable, and clunky.* Another surprising revelation from the files is that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries apparently solicited campaign donations from Epstein back in 2013. According to MSN, Epstein received a campaign solicitation via email from a fundraising firm touting Jeffries as “one of the rising stars in the New York Congressional delegation,” and offering Epstein “an opportunity to get to know Hakeem better.” Jeffries denies having any knowledge of this firm's outreach to Epstein and decried House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer's implication that he had any relationship with the late sexual predator and financier, calling Comer a “stone cold liar” and a “malignant clown.”* In non-Epstein related news from Capitol Hill, last week lawmakers held a hearing to probe the operations of autonomous taxi service Waymo. While Republicans chose to focus on Waymo's supposed ties to Chinese companies, Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts grilled the chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, on the company's reliance on workers abroad for key safety decisions. Peña admitted that while some operators are located in the US, others – who step in when robotaxis encounter “unusual situations” – work remotely from the Philippines. Markey called this “completely unacceptable,” emphasizing that these workers may need to react “in a split second” during dangerous scenarios. Waymo is just the latest company marketing its services as high tech and autonomous, but later revealed to be reliant on cheap foreign labor. This from Business Insider.* ICE lawlessness continues to roil Congress. Many Democrats are now sounding the alarm that Trump's immigration police – masked, armed, accountable directly to him and backed to the hilt by the administration – could be used as a tool to suppress voter turnout by conducting raids at or near polling locations, thereby scaring citizens into staying home. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut said “Trump is trying to create a pretext to rig the election.” Murphy, along with some Senate Democratic allies, pushed leadership to demand that ICE be banned from polling sites as a condition of government shutdown negotiations, but leadership balked, per POLITICO. While such a scenario can sound far-fetched, Trump has “falsely and repeatedly claimed for more than a decade that millions of illegal immigrants vote in the U.S., arguing that was one factor in his 2020 loss,” and, just before the 2020 election, he pledged to send “sheriffs” and “law enforcement” to polling places.* Drop Site News' Jacqueline Sweet reports 70 organizations, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Unitarian, as well as civil rights, academic, legal, peace, and human rights groups, submitted a formal request to the National Security Division of the Justice Department seeking a “Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) investigation into Canary Mission.” Canary Mission is a shadowy, infamous group that tracks pro-Palestine activity on college campuses. In 2018, they appeared at the George Washington University wearing spooky masks in an attempt to intimidate the student government into voting down a BDS resolution. They failed. This latest letter comes on the heels of a Drop Site story from January that “showed among other things that Canary is operated in Israel by a large Israeli team.” As the letter notes, the Foreign Agent Registration Act “exists precisely to address this type of potential activity carried out in the United States for the benefit of a foreign country.”* In more news regarding pro-Palestine activism, last week, six defendants linked to Palestine Action, a direct action protest group in the United Kingdom, were acquitted of aggravated burglary in connection with an alleged break in at Elbit Systems, a defense firm with close ties to the Israeli military, in August 2024. The persecution of Palestine Action has gone far beyond normal law enforcement. Some activists have been in pre-trial detention for over 500 days, more than double the maximum limit set by the Crown Prosecution Service. The case of the Palestine Action protestors has drawn outcry from international human rights groups, including the United Nations and Human Rights Watch. As HRW notes, in July of last year, the British government declared Palestine Action a terrorist organization and have now detained over 2,700 protestors over infractions as minor as holding a sign reading “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.” As of now, over 20 activists are still in detention awaiting trial, many beyond the legal limits, and the six acquitted activists may face retrial. But for now, the group has scored a major victory in the face of overwhelming odds.* Turning back to domestic news, New York Governor Kathy Hochul appears to have pulled off a fait accompli in her reelection campaign. Last year, former Representative Elise Stefanik dropped her bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination and sitting Rep. Mike Lawler declined to run. Now, Hochul's main primary opponent – Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado – has dropped his bid after Hochul secured the endorsements of New York City Mayor and political superstar Zohran Mamdani as well as the entirety of the New York Democratic congressional delegation. This from the New York Times. This is a stunning political feat for a Governor who won the narrowest gubernatorial election in the state since 1994 when she was last up in 2022. It now seems that Hochul will square off against Bruce Blakeman, the Trump-endorsed Republican executive of Nassau County in November.* Meanwhile in Los Angeles, the dynamic of the Mayoral race was upended this week by the last-minute decision of Councilmember Nithya Raman to throw her hat into the ring against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Raman, an urban planner by trade, chairs the Council's Housing and Homelessness Committee and has “built her political identity around tenant protections, homelessness policy and efforts to accelerate housing production,” per the Los Angeles Daily News. Raman was the first of several Councilmembers elected with DSA support and she has maintained a strong relationship with the local branch despite tensions with the national organization, primarily over Israel/Palestine issues. Bass, who won a narrow election against billionaire developer Rick Caruso in 2022, has faced harsh criticism over her handling of the devastating fires in 2025 and her inability to make significant progress on the city's homelessness crisis. However, Bass maintains the support of much of the city's Democratic establishment, including the unions and much of the City Council and Raman's late entry will make it difficult for her to consolidate majority support across the sprawling western metropolis.* Finally, in a David-and-Goliath tale, we turn to TJ Sabula, the UAW Local 600 Ford factory line worker who called Trump a “pedophile protector.” Infamously, the president retorted by giving Sabula the finger and mouthing, “F--- you.” Ironically, Trump also trotted out his iconic catchphrase “You're fired.” Well, Sabula was not fired – and in fact “has no discipline on his record,” – because he was protected by his union, per the Detroit News. In a recent address, UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson said “TJ, we got your back,” adding “In that moment, we saw what the president really thinks about working people…As UAW members, we speak truth to power. We don't just protect rights, we exercise them.” UAW President Shawn Fain, who has emerged as a firebrand leader of the revitalized labor movement, commented “That's a union brother who spoke up…He put his constitutional rights to work. He put his union rights to work.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe